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D. S. KENNEDY. TYPOGRAPHICAL MACHINE.

APPLICATION FILED OCT|23| 1913.

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APPLICATION FILED ocT.23. 1913.

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DAVID S. KENNEDY, OF BROOKLYN, NEW YORK, ASSIGNOR TO MERGENTHALERLINOTYPE COMEANY, A CORPORATION OF NEW YORK.

TYPOGRAPHICAL MACHINE.

Specicationof Letters Patent.

atented Apr. 20, 1915.

T0 all whom t may concern.

Be it known that I, DAVID S. KENNEDY, a citizen of the United States,residing at Brooklyn, in the county of Kings and State of New York, haveinvented certain new and useful Improvements in Typographical Machines,of which the following is a specification, reference being had thereinto the accompanying drawing.

My invention relates to typographical machines, such as linotypemachines of the general organization represented in Letters Patent ofthe United States, No. 4313,55?,7

to O. h/l'ergenthaler, wherein circulating matrices are released from amagazine in the order in which their characters are to appear in printand then assembled in line, the composed line transferred to the'face ofa mold, the mold filled with molten metal to form a slug or linotypeagainst the matrices which produce the type characters thereon, and thematrices thereafter returned through distributing mechanism to themagazine from which they started. More particularly, it relates to suchmachines when equipped with a plurality of fonts of matrices, any one ofwhich may be brought into action at will, and is designed to supplementthe selected main font b v any one of several auxiliary fonts capable ofsimultaneous employment therewith. Preferably and more specifically, themain fonts are contained in a plurality of magazines, any one of whichmay be brought into operative relation to the assembling devices, whendesired, and the auxiliary fonts are contained in a plurality ofsupplemental magazines, any one of which may be similarly brought intooperation, at will. The practical effect of this arrangement is topermit the simultaneous employment of any pair of magazines chosenrespectively from the separate series. I also believe myself to be thefirst to employ a plurality of supplemental magazines, any one of whichmay be brought into operation simultaneously with a main magazine,irrespective of'whether the latter be single or one -of a plurality. Thenew arrangement also includes improvements in the means for shifting andlocking the magazines of both sets, as well as other `ft'eatures whichwill be described in, the specification and finally pointed out in theclaims.

In the accompanying drawings, I have shownl my invention as applied tothe com-l mercial Model 8 linotype, substantially as presented in theapplication for Letters Patent of John It. Rogers, Serial No. @24a-HG,filed May l, 1911, wherein the magazines are movable with reference tothe assembling mechanism; but it will loe understood that it may be alsoadapted to machines like the commercial Model 9 linotype, wherein themagazines are stationary and a portion of the assembling devices isshifted. Further, it will be obvious that many changes and variationsmay be made in the form and adaptation of my invention, which will stillbe comprised within its spirit. Thus, it may similarly be applied toother forms of typographical machines, such as typesetter's, typecastersand the like, which handle type or dies, instead of matrices. Generallyspeaking, I desire it to be understood that I do not limit myself to anyspecific form or embodiment, except in so y far as such limitations arespecified in the Referring to the drawings: Figure 1 is a side view,partly broken away, of a portion of a linotype machine, having myinvention applied thereto; Fig. 2 is a front view thereof; F ig. 3 is adiagrammatic view, indicating the manner in which any pair of magazinesselected 'from the respective sets may be brought into simultaneousoperation; Fig. Ll is a detail, partly in section and broken away,showing the connecting mechanism, etc., for both sets of magazines; Fig.5 is a diagrammatic view of a modification, indicating the manner inwhich a selected auxiliary magazine may he brought into simultaneousoperation with a singlemain magazine; Fig. G illustrates anothermodification, embodying a plurality of short auX- iliary magazines, andshowing them in front and side elevation respectively; and Fig. 7 is asection on the line 7-7 of Fig. 1, illustrating the arrangement of thelocking means for the severaly series of magazines.

As in the Model 8 linotype, or as presented in the previously mentionedapplication, a plurality olishiftable magazines D is so mountedand/arranged that by the operation of" the handle J1, any selected onethereof may be brought into relation to the assembling devices. Thematrices are released from the active magazine by the manipulation oi"the keyboard P, and pass onto the belt Q, whereby in turn they aredelivered Arranged at the side of the magazines D is a series ofauxiliary or supplemental magazines E, so mounted and arranged that bythe operation oi the same handle J1, any

selected one thereof may be similarly brought into relation to theassembling devices. The supplemental matrices are released from theactive magazine E by the maniliulationot' the keyboard P1, and pass ontothe before mentioned belt Q, it being observed that the lattcrisextended so as to receive matrices from both. the Selected main magazinel) and the selected supplemental magazine Fi. The main matrices arereturned to the magazine D in the usual inanner by the distributingiuechanism R, which is extended longitiulinallyso as also to deliver thesupplemental matrices to the magazine entrance S and thence to theauxiliary magazine E. It will be noted that due to the previouslydescribed construction and mounting of the parts, I am enabled to selectany desired pair from the respective series of magazines and bring theminto operation simultaneously, so that matrices may be released fromboth and assembled in the same line, as distinguished from thearrangement embodied in the Model 8 and Model A9flinotypes, wherein onlyone of the plurality of magazines in action at a time.

The means for shifting the respective se ries of magazines are bestillustrated in Figs. 1, 2 and el. The main magazines D are mounted inthe .frame F connected to and supported by the shifting mechanism H, asin the said Rogers application; and the auxiliary magazines E aremounted in the frame G connected to and supported by the shiftingmechanism L, which is of substantially the same construction. Therespective shifting means H and L are manually operated.

from the same handle J1 carried by the arm J upon the shaft K.

The shaft K carries the sleeve .K1 and the bevel pinion K1 thereon,which pinion meshes into the bevel pinion L2 connected to the shaft L1,which actuates the auxiliary shift mechanism L. The sleeve K1 is splinedto the shaft K, so as to be capable of 1ongitudinal movement thereon,and is normally held in retracted position by the engagement therewithof one arm of the elbow lever M connected to the spring M1. In thisrelation of the parts (see Fig. 1), the pinion K2 engages the pinion L2,so` that the rotation of the shaft K by the arinJ and handle J1 effectsthe actuation of the mechanism L and the shifting of the auxiliarymagazines E in the manner Well' understood in the art. The sleeve K1 isformed at its end with a clutch member K3 adapted to engage the clutch.member H3 connected to the shaft H1, which actuates the main shiftmechanism H. In the normal position of the parts already described, theclutch is open, and in order to close it and thus elect an operativeconnection to the shift mechanism H, it is necessary to move the sleeveK1 longitudinally, to the position shown in Fig. 4, which movementsimultaneously disengages the pinion K2 from the pinion L2. The meansfor effecting this result comprise the longitudi nally slidable rod M2connected at one end to the lever M, and bearing at its other endagainst thc plate J 2, which is pivotally connected atJ3 to the arm J.'Ihe operating handle J 1' is mounted in the arm J so as to belongitudinally movable with relation thereto, and is connected at itsinner end with the plate J1. When it is desired to disconnect theauxiliary shifting means, and to connect the main shitting means, thehandle J1 is moved to the full line position in Fig. 4, thus moving therod M2, lever M and sleeve K1, and effecting the engagement of theclutch member K3 with the clutch member H3.

The means for locking the respective series of magazines I) andE inoperative position are substantially similar to those set forth in thesaid Rogers application and comprise longitudinally movable bars Nadapted to engage in the notches N1, formed in the sides of therespective frames F and G. Normally the bar N is held in lockingengagement with theproper notches N1 by a spring` not shown herein. Inthe present instance, both sets of bars N are controlled.

from'the operating handle J1. The bars N corresponding to the mainmagazines D are connected to the arms N2 mounted upon the shaft (l (seeFig. 7), which is rotated by the link M3 connected to the outer end ofthe previously mentioned elbow lever M. In the normal position of theparts, when the pinions K2 and L2 are in engagement and consequently theauxiliary shift mechanism L is in operative condition', at which timethe elbow lever Mis in its retracted position,' the frame F of the mainmagazines D is held against movement by the engagement of the bars N inthe notches N1. The movement of the sleeve K1 to disengage the pinionsK2 and L, and to engage the clutch members Kg and Il, as previously setforth, is effected by the inward movement of'the plate J 2 and rod M2and the pivotal movement of the elbow lever M, and due to the consequentaction of the connected link M3, the mainmagazines D are simultaneouslyunlocked and placed in readiness to be shifted. Similarly, the lockingbars N of the frame G of the auxiliary magazines E are controlled by thearms Ng mounted upon the sleeve O1 (see Fig. '7) whih is rotated by thelink N3, lever N4, and rod N, connected at one end to the lever N,

and bearing at its other end against the plate J2 at a point thereon onthe opposite side of its pivotal connection J3 from that engaged t bythe previously mentioned rodA M2. When 5 the parts are in the positionshown in Fig. 4, namely, with the main shift mechanism H connected andthe auxiliary shift mechanism .L .disconnectem the bars N are inengagement with the notches 'N1 of the frame Gr 0 and thus lock theauxiliary magazines E a ainst shifting. Their unlocking is eiected bythe movement of the handle J1 and pivotal plate JZ to their extremeoutward position, as shown by dotted lines in Fig. 4,

v thereby moving the rod N5 inwardly, and

through the lever N1 depressing the link N3, which through the describedconnections frees the notches N1 of the'rame G from the lockingengagement of the bars N. This movement of the handle J1 and plate J2also permits the spring M1 to act, and effects the consequent breakingof the clutch K3, H3, and the rengagement of the p'inions K? and L2. Inother words, the extreme inward movement of the handle J1 and plate J2eifects the operative connection of the shift mechanism H and thesimultaneous unlocking of the magazines D. Similarly, the extremeoutwardmovement of the handle J1 and plate JR effects the operativeconnection of the shift mechanism L and the simultaneous unlocking ofthemagazines E. The f parts are so formed and arranged that when the handleJ1 and plate J2 are in their intermediate or normal position, as shownin Fig.

1, both sets of magazines D and E are locked against shifting. i

Fig. 3 illustrates the manner in which any one of the magazines D may bebrought into simultaneous operation with any one of the magazines E. Indiagram A, the intermediate magazine D and the lower magazine E areshown at the operative level, this being represented by the line a--a..In diagram B,

the upper magazine D and the lower maga.-

zine E are thus indicated. AIii diagram C,

the upper magazine D and the upper magazine E are so shown. Fig. 5illustrates the' employment of a y.plurality of auxiliary 1R50 magazinesE in connection with a single main magazine D1, as distinguished trom alurality of main magazines such as shown 1n Fig, 3 diagram Aillustrating the upper magazine E. as simultaneously operative with themagazine D1, and diagram B illustrating the lower magazine E in the samerelation.

Fig. G showsr the employment of a plurality of short auxiliary magazinesE1, a single one of which is illustrated in my previous application forLetters Patent, Serial N o. 7 89,026, filed September 10, 1913. Threesuch magazines arc shown, arranged to be shifted so that the selectedone will be in operative relation tothe fixed conductor T, whichreceives the matrices from the chanof example, and as applied to thespecific form of machine indicated, but obviously, many othermodifications and alterations therein, and in its mode of application,will suggest themselves to those skilled in the art,

without departure from its scope.

Having thus described my invention, its construction and mode ofoperation, what I claim and desire to secure by Letters Patent of theUnited States, is as follows:

1. In a typographical machine, the combination of distributingmechanism, and two series of magazines arranged side by side in themachine, each series being movable independently of the other to bringone or another of its magazines into operative relation to thedistributing mechanism; whereby any magazine of one series may be usedconjointly with any magazine of the other series.

2. *In a typographical machine, the combination. of assemblingmechanism, and two series of magazines arranged side by side in themachine, each series being movable independently of the other to bringone or another of its magazines into operative relation to theassembling mechanism; whereby any magazine of one series may be usedconjointly with any magazine of the other-series.

3. In atypographical machine, the combination of distributing mechanism,4two series of magazines arranged side by side in the Y machine, each ofsaid magazines having a series of matrix channels, and means whereby thedistributing mechanism may b e connected to any selected pair 'ofmagazines of the two series at will.

4f. In a typographical machine, the combination ofr assemblingrmechanism, and two series of rmagazines arranged side by side in themachine, and means whereby the assembling mechanism may be connected toany selected pair of magazines of the two series at will.

5. In a typographical machine, the com bination of two series ofmagazines in the machina, and a keyboard mechanism for each seriesadapted vto be connected with one or another of the magazines therein;whereby any magazine of one series may be Hused simultauemisly with-anymagazine of the other series.

6. In a typographical machine, the combihation ot' a plurality ofmagazines, two keyboard mechanisms. and means whereby each keyboardmechanism may be connected to (.liiferentmagazines of said plurality;whereby vdifferent pairs of magazines may be used simultaneously.

7. In a typographical machine, the combination of distributingmechanism, a channeled magazine of fuillength arranged in operativerelation thereto, a plurality of magazines of less than full length andeach having a series of matrix channels, and means whereby one oranother of the magazines of said plurality may be peratively connectedwith the distributing mechanism.

8. In a typographical. machine, the combination of distributingmechanism, a magazine of full length in operative relation thereto, aplurality of magazines of less than 'full length, each having a seriesof matrix channels, and movable to bring one or another thereof intooperative position, and a conductor having a corresponding series ofchannels to connect the distributing mechanism with the selectedmagazine of said plurality.

9. In a typographical machine, the combination of two series ofmagazines arranged side by side in the machine, and each movableindependently of the other to effect a change from one magazine toanother therein; whereby different pairs oi magazines may be selectedfor conjoint use.

10. In a typographical machine, the combination of a common distributingmechanism, and two series of magazines, each se ries being movableindependently of the other to bring one or another of its magazines intooperative relation to the distributing mechanism; whereby any magazineof one series may7 be used conjointly with any magazine of the otherseries.

ll. In a typographical machine, the combination of a magazine entrance,a plurality of magazines remote therefrom and movably mounted so thatany selected one may be brought into "operative position, and anintermediate conductor to connect the entrance with the-operativemagazine, the said conductor being removable y t Will to permit theentrance to coperate ldirectly with other magazines.

12. In a typographical machine, the com bination of a magazineentrance,a plurality of magazines of less'than normal length and movablyarranged so that any selected one may be brought into operativeposition, and an intermediate conductor to connect the magazine entranceWith the operative mag azine, the said conductor being removable at willto permit the entrance to cooperate with magazines of full length,

13. In a typographical machine, the combination of two series of movablemagazines, a locking device for each series, and a common controllingmeans for both locking devices. l

14. In a typographical machine, the combination of two series of movablemagazines, separate shifting mechanism thereonlocking devices for eachseries, and a common,-

means for controlling the locking devices and shifting mechanism of bothseries.

l5. In a typographical machine, the combination of two series ofmovablemagazines, locking devices for each series, shifting mechanism for eachseries, common operating means adapted to be connected alternately tosaid shifting mechanisms, and means whereby the connection of theoperating means to the shifting mechanism of one series will effect therelease `of the corresponding locking devices and the operativeengagement ot' the locking devices of the other series.

1G. Ina. typographical machine, the combination of two series of movablemagazines, a locking device for each series, and a common controllingmeans which, when moved in `one direction, will etl'ect the release ofone of the locking devices, and when moved in the opposite direction,will effect the release of the other locking device.

17. In a typographical machine, the combination of two series 'ofmovable magazines, locking devices for each series, shifting mechanismfor each ser-ies, common 0perating means adapted to be connectedalternately to said shifting mechanisms, and means whereby theconnection of the operating means to the shifting mechanism of oneseries Will effect the release of the corresponding locking devices.

18.-In a typographical machine, the combination of two series ofmagazines arranged side by side in the machine, separate shiftingmechanism for each series, and common operating devices adapted to beconnected to one or the other ofthe two shifting mechanisms. l

In testimony whereof I. have aiiixed m signature in presence of twowitnesses.

y DAVID S. KENNEDY. Witnesses: JOHN R. Rooms, HAROLD A. lanrr.v

